Penn
Penn is a name of English origin meaning ‘enclosure’. In English, the meaning of Penn is ‘living by the hill’ whereas the German variation relates to a ‘commander’. It also refers to Englishmen and Quakers who founded the colony of Pennsylvania. Its pronunciation is 'pehn'. In Welsh, the name means ‘from the peak’. Penn is also considered as an occupational name for an impounder of stray animals. The most famous bearers are comedian Penn Jillette and 'Gossip Girl' actor Penn Badgley, both of who share this name. Irving Penn, an American photographer is known for his fashion photography, portraits and still lifes.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
enclosure
Origin
English
Numerology
P is for peaceful, your quiet times.
E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.
N is for nice, need I say more?
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
Lucky
Penn lucky number is 4.
In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.
Famous People Named Penn
- Penn Dayton Badgley American actor
- Penn Fraser Jillette American illusionist and comedian
- William Penn English founder of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
- Sean Justin Penn American actor and activist
- Kal Penn American actor and civil servant
Penn in Pop Culture
- Penn Cage main character in the series by Greg Iles
- Pennyweather "Penn " a character in "Fallen" by Lauren Kate
- "Penn Zero: Part Time Hero," animated series and its main character
- Penn selkie in the "Watersong" series by Amanda Hocking
- Penn short form of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
